A Sketchbook Filled with Bad Drawings

Only recently I learned that a sketchbook is meant to be a very personal thing. A sketchbook isn’t really intended … More

Art Quiz: The Answer is Walter Gropius

Not being well-versed in art (or architecture) I once thought that Bauhaus referred to a style. I was somewhat surprised, therefore, … More

When I recently shared a photo of my messy, flooded studio, I had an unfinished oil painting on the easel. … More

Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although I don’t have a strong background in art or … More

I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More

I’m at a bit of a loss for words when it comes to describing this piece of art. I … More

Recently I stumbled across a “question and answer” site online. Why stop signs are octagonal was the question posed. I … More

I’ve learned a lot about art over the last 6 years. That’s how long it’s been, you see, since I … More

I am a stickler for rules. Just ask the grandkids. If they won’t follow the rules in the games we … More

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in our part of the world. After the exhausting process of cleaning up from … More

This might look like a painting, or at least, an attempt at a painting. It’s not. It’s merely another quick … More

This project was interesting. It’s part of my 100-Day Creative Challenge in learning to add mood and atmosphere to my … More

I’ve come to the final day of my “quick course” in fashion illustration, all lessons taken from Master Fashion Sketches in … More

“Yes, I can do this.” I wrote those words in my personal journal in regard to today’s “Day 7” assignment … More

Usually when I write about attitudes in art, I’m writing about a mindset — usually my own, and usually not good. … More

It’s still “Day 5” of my 9-day course in fashion illustration, and I’m still having fun. Lots of fun. I’ve … More

During the recent Sketchbook Revival 2021 program, I learned more about the concept of “slow drawing.” This is akin to … More

Through my recent “art therapy” — my own personal experience at healing my hurt inner child artist — I discovered … More

I love rain, especially in the spring. I love the sound of the thunder, I love the sky-shattering flashes of … More

I love meteorology — which has nothing to do with meteors. It is, as we all know, the science of … More